Volume 2 Chapter 46-2 I Didn't Mean to Fall, Seriously!
Thanks to one of the strands in the rope snapping, it couldn't support the hundred-kilo mass anymore.
With a series of CRACK! CRACK! CRACK! sounds, the remaining strands gave way just as easily.
And then there was my body, floating in the air.
"No way! Hey!"
I stretched out my hand in the air, but of course, there was nothing to grab onto.
My body began its descent towards the saltwater lake.
Time seemed to slow down ridiculously, but in reality, it probably only took a dozen seconds or so to fall.
"Isn't there some magic stone I can use──oh wait, I left my magic bag with Lene!"
This is when you realize how panic can mess with your ability to process information!
Damn it, is this the end...?
"Huh!?"
Suddenly, my falling speed dropped with a THUD.
Was my brain finally accepting death, making the world around me seem slow, or was my falling speed actually decreasing?
...Yes, my falling speed was actually decreasing.
Huh?
What's going on?
"Ryuuji, Big Bro...hereee..."
"Heree..."
"Huh?"
Looking around, I saw what appeared to be magician soldiers gathered in the air.
They were all high-level magic soldiers capable of using 'Flight'.
The reason I stopped...was it the sound of my sisters' voices behind me?
Turning around, I saw Minori, straddling Suzu's staff, grabbing my belt and holding on.
I see, they used Suzu's 'Flight' to tandem and catch my body.
I'm saved...
* * *
"Good grief! That was too reckless, Mr. Ryuuji!"
"I'm sorry."
Ms. Lene was fuming.
As soon as I was set down by the saltwater lake, she made me sit properly and started a long lecture.
After all that effort, this is tough.
"Come on, Lene, let's be glad it ended safely."
"Mm, Big Bro Ryuuji's recklessness isn't anything new."
"Well, it is like that..."
Minori and Suzu, soothing Lene who is still grumbling about something.
Oh, a brother is happy to have such capable sisters.
I'm about to cry.
"By the way, why were Minori and the others here?"
Loosening my formal sitting posture, I ask about the thing that's been bugging me.
They must understand that against a frenzied dragon, just a 'Flight' spell wouldn't be enough to fight.
"At first, Suzu and the others were watching from afar so we wouldn't get involved."
"But when it looked like the enemy was going to blow itself up, everyone gathered to make sure Big Bro Ryuuji and the others would be okay even if something happened!"
Suzu speaks with a seemingly happy tone, and Minori shows a beaming smile with a peace sign.
Indeed, they all rushed here, risking danger.
"Everyone, thank you. You helped me out...Flamme, you fought well too."
I bow deeply to the magic soldiers, and I also call out to Flamme, who is showing a formidable presence next to Lene.
There are no other words for a girl who just lost her mother right in front of her.
'Don't worry so much, Ryuuji. It was necessary, and Mom would have understood that.'
What a dragon she must be.
She's still so young.
Saying 'young' might make her angry.
Then I turn my gaze to Lene.
She's still angry, huh?
With a "Hmph," she turns her face away.
"Ah..., you have every right to be angry, Lene. But I have one favor to ask..."
"...What is it?"
Lene responds in a lower voice than usual, still avoiding my gaze.
But, I mustn't hesitate.
What I'm about to ask is important.
"...Could you return the magic bag? My belt is broken, so I'd like a replacement."
"........."
Not just Lene, who seemed to have her venom drawn out, but everyone present let out a sigh.
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